🌱 Roanoke Sidewalk Camp Ban? + Humble Hustle Keeps Students Warm

Roanoke VA

03 December, 2021

2:38 PM

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Roanoke Daily. First, today's weather: Mild with periods of sun. High: 66 Low: 42. Here are the top stories today in Roanoke: In just days, Roanoke may become one of the first cities in the Commonwealth to ban camping on sidewalks — a move that some residents believe will target an already-vulnerable group. The move comes after multiple complaints about the homeless population, as Roanoke business owners have expressed concerns about the homeless blocking sidewalks, trespassing, and urinating in public. The city plans to continue to dedicate a good portion of its funds to affordable housing and mental health services, as well as making more resources available for businesses looking to help the homeless. (WSET)Students in Roanoke will be a bit warmer this holiday season thanks to a special initiative from Humble Hustle. The local nonprofit gave 260 donated coats to students at Westside Elementary School to keep them warm this winter. Over the last five years, Humble Hustle has donated 1,600 coats to Roanoke City School students. (WDBJ7)Two men were injured in a Thursday night stabbing near Vermont Avenue. (WDBJ7)Experience the magic of the holiday season with Explore Park Illuminights. (The Roanoke Star)The holidays are bigger and better this year in downtown Roanoke. That includes this year's Christmas tree, which serves as a time capsule to the 1980s. (WDBJ7) Today in Roanoke: Group Exercise Workshop- Functional Fitness (8:00 AM) Group Exercise Workshop- HIIT - Kirk Family YMCA (12:00 PM) Outdoor Live Nativity -- walk thru (6:00 PM) Feature your local business right here in the Roanoke Daily for just $79 a month. Click here to learn more. That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Nicole Fallon-Peek About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.